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X683 DTA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

224,571 mi
Last recorded224,571 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX683 DTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 224,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 217,660 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 210,267 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 208,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 199,951 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 192,288 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 184,490 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 175,561 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 166,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 157,561 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 148,500 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 140,418 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 132,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 125,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 118,731 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 111,119 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,900 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 90,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 87,018 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 76,458 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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X683 DTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X683 DTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X683 DTA registered?

X683 DTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X683 DTA safe to buy?

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